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The domed home of Thomas Jefferson sits before a grassy lawn at Monticello.

Charlottesville: Explore the Best of Its Colonial History, Trails, and Wineries

“Virginia is for Lovers.” That iconic slogan, created in 1969, still defines the state today. And truly, Virginia is for lovers of history, hiking, and wine—especially in Charlottesville. First, Charlottesville sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As a result, it offers stunning scenery in every season. Moreover, three of the […]

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Water pours over large boulders along the Potomac River.

Great Falls Park, VA: Amazing Waterfalls & Scenic Trails

The mighty waterfalls at Great Falls as they pour into Mather Gorge are breathtaking. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., the falls and gorge can be viewed from both the Maryland and Virginia sides of the Potomac River. Plenty of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails lead visitors through this scenic

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George Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, Virginia, is a 2-story colonial home that has eight pillars, a red roof, and a cupola.

Mount Vernon: A Detailed Guide to George Washington’s Home

One of the most visited historic homes in the United States is Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, president of the Constitutional Convention (where the U.S. constitution was written), and the man who became the new nation’s first

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